Privacy Policy and Data Protection (GDPR)

Skywalk Virtual Airlines is a non-profit association and consists of virtual flight enthusiasts. Starting from 25 May 2018 the new European Regulation n. 679/2016 ("GDPR") on the protection of personal data. Skywalk Virtual Airlines will not provide personal data to third parties without the explicit consent of the person or persons involved.

1. What information we require at registration

• Name and surname: For the management of members of our association. This is mandatory and without this information the registration will not be processed by our system.
• Valid Email Address: It is used to check if the registration is made by an individual and for exchanges of messages related to our virtual flight activity. A valid e-mail address is required.
• Birthdate: To verify your age.

We process personal data (name, surname and e-mail address) provided at the time of application for registration to our virtual flight company only for the purpose for which they were provided, related to the virtual flight hobby activity, and we do in accordance with the General Data Protection Act of 25 May 2018, generally known as GDPR.

2. Usage of Personal Data

• Your name and your surname's first letter will be used on Roster page which is open to public.
• Your name and your surname can be fully seen by the members of Skywalk Virtual Airlines in the "Crew Center" section which is closed to public. Only registered members can access to this area.
• Your e-mail can not be seen anywhere in Skywalk Virtual Airlines web site.
• Your birthdate cannot be seen anywhere in Skywalk Virtual Airlines web site.

3. Data is collected and stored for the following purposes

We use the name, surname and e-mail address for sending direct messages only to subscribers and that are related to our virtual flight activity following your registration with Skywalk Virtual Airlines. We do this only with the data that was entered in the registration. The name, surname and e-mail address are required to send the acceptance e-mail or a rejection e-mail. By providing us with the information, you are authorized to use the data for the purposes indicated above. The personal data entered on the Skywalk Virtual Airlines website are always treated confidentially and not provided to third parties.

4. Security of personal data

We have taken appropriate technical measures to protect personal data from loss or other forms of unlawful processing. These measures, including encryption via an SSL certificate, the application of complex passwords and separate accounts based on the "minimum privilege", guarantee a level of security corresponding to the processed data.

5. Cookies

A cookie is a small file that is sent from our website and from the forum and entered by the browser on the device in which you visit our website. The information stored in the cookie can be sent back to our website when you visit the website again.